A Study of Miranda for ‘The Tempest’ c. 1786

George Romney’s “A Study of Miranda for ‘The Tempest’” is a preparatory drawing for a painting depicting Miranda, a character from Shakespeare’s play *The Tempest*. The drawing, executed in pen and ink on paper, is likely from c. 1786. It presents a dynamic, expressive study of Miranda's pose, as she reaches out towards an unseen figure, possibly Prospero. The drawing showcases Romney’s talent for capturing the human form with both grace and dynamism, highlighting the dramatic tension of the play.